No decision imminent for Yates vs. Keenum; Schaub will take most snaps vs. Saints

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Case Keenum isn’t making it any easier on Texans head coach Gary Kubiak. Neither is T.J. Yates.

Despite only two preseason games remaining on the schedule, the Texans don’t plan to make an announcement soon about whether Keenum or Yates will serve as Matt Schaub’s backup this season.

Asked Sunday about the state of the competition between Yates and Keenum, Kubiak joked it is “exactly where it was” before Keenum went 11-of-18 for 150 yards and one touchdown Saturday during a home victory against Miami. The former University of Houston standout backed up Schaub against the Dolphins, with normal No. 2 QB Yates taking the third spot.

“They both are making it real hard on me and that’s good for the team,” Kubiak said during a media interview.

Schaub is expected to take the majority of snaps Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, while Yates and Keenum will likely split time during a preseason finale at the Dallas Cowboys.